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Whirlpool Dryer Error Code F06

Exhaust thermistor open; temperature drops below 18°F (>50 kOhm) for 1 minute in Run mode, or immediately in Factory Diagnostic Mode.

SourceWhirlpool Dryer - W10166378B v03.indd: CED8990XW0p. 7

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Diagnostic procedure

The full F06 procedure

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First diagnostic step

Perform reset procedure. Try to run a cycle; if the issue persists, turn off and unplug the dryer, check ACU connections and harness, and perform Test #4C, Compressor Thermistor section. Ensure no laundry inside the dryer and ambient temperature is between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C).

SourceWhirlpool Compact Heat Pump Dryer - Service Manual (WHD3090GW, WHD5090GW)p. 2-7

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3 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Whirlpool dryer.

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